Microsoft is now rolling Windows 10 build 18875 for devices in the Fast ring and for a small group of testers with devices enrolled in the Skip Ahead option. This is the eighth preview and the first in the Fast ring that releases as part of the 20H1 development . Windows 10 build 18875 , according to the company, is a small update that introduces an updated Japanese IME experience with a few improvements....

As part of the 20H1 development , Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 build 18963 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 24 available for testers, and it’s a minor update with several new features and changes. Windows 10 build 18963, according to the company, introduces the ability to monitor temperature for graphics cards in the Task Manager. You can now officially rename virtual desktops....

As part of the 20H1 development coming in spring 2020 , Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 18975 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the rollout number 28, and it’s a small update with several changes. Windows 10 build 18975 , according to the company, introduces an updated version of the Cortana app, which you can now resize and drag around like any other app....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20197 for PCs enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 33 available to testers, and it brings some interesting improvements that we might see in future releases. Windows 10 build 20197 , according to the software giant, introduces a new Disk Management tool inside the Settings app. The operating system already has a tool to manage disks and volumes, but it’s an old experience part of Control Panel....

The Windows 10 Creators Update has officially arrived, and it’s now available to the masses. This is the third major release the OS is receiving, it’s referred as version 1703, identifying the year and month of the release, and it’s rolling out as a free update for desktops PCs, laptops, and tablets already running Windows 10. The Creators Update is a huge update that brings a wide range of new features, changes, and improvements making Windows 10 a more productive and secure OS....

After months of development, the Windows 10 Creators Update is now ready for download , and it brings a slew of tweaks and new features. This is the third major release for Windows 10 that comes out eight months after the Anniversary Update and around six months before the Redstone 3 update . The Creators Update (1703) is part of the new Windows as a Service (WaaS) model, which means that now we get (two) incremental updates with features every year , instead of a brand-new version of the OS after several years....

Microsoft confirms version 21H1 as the Windows 10 May 2021 Update. The final version is available as a preview in the Beta and Release Preview channels. The release date of the “May 2021 Update” is sometime in May 2021. Microsoft has confirmed that the “May 2021 Update” will be the official name of Windows 10 version 21H1 . In the April 28 announcement , the company said that the build 19043....

Microsoft will only release one feature update for Windows 10 each year. The change will align with the release cadence of Windows 11. The next major update will release during the second half of 2022. Microsoft has confirmed that it is changing the update cadence of Windows 10 from two to one feature update per year. This means that after the release of version 21H2 (November 2021 Update) , every new major update will release during the second half of the following year....

The March 2024 Patch Tuesday Update (KB5035845) is now available for Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2. The update rolls out changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and issues security fixes. Windows 10 versions 1809, 1607, and 1507 also receive updates as part of the March release. On March 12, 2024, Microsoft starts the rollout of the update KB5035845 for Windows 10 22H2 and version 21H2 with new security fixes, improvements, and changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for users in the European Union....

The November 2020 Patch Tuesday is now rolling out for devices running Windows 10 20H2 and version 2004 as update KB4586781. This update represents the first official monthly update for the October 2020 Update and the quality update number 11 for the May 2020 Update, and it’s a small update that patches a couple problems with two most recent releases of the operating system. The update KB4586781 bumps the version number to build 19041....

Microsoft has released the update KB5001396 for devices running Windows 10 version 1909 as an optional update. This preview is part of the April 2021 “D” rollout, and it is an update with the non-security fixes and improvement expected to arrive in the next Patch Tuesday update. The update KB5001396 bumps the version number to build 18363.1533, and it ships with the “news and interests” taskbar widget to give you access to a new dynamic feed with content, such as weather, news, sports, and more....

Windows 11 22H2 to launch officially in late September 2022. The release date of version 22H2 comes from sources familiar with the plan. The new version will start rolling out in September, but it’ll take time to reach every PC. Microsoft plans to begin the gradual rollout of Windows 11 22H2 (“Sun Valley 2”) in late September. According to a new report from The Verge , the company plans to “mark the 10-year anniversary of Surface with new products this fall” and “deliver the 22H2 update for Windows 11 in late September....

Windows 11 build 22468 releases in the Dev Channel. The update includes VPN and Search improvements and bug fixes. As part of the next set of improvements for Windows 11 , Microsoft is now releasing build 22468 in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a small update that only ships with a couple of improvements and a slew of fixes. Windows 11 build 22468 , according to the announcement, you can now see some VPN connection details when clicking the connection in the Settings app....

Windows 11 build 22567 rolls out with new features in the Dev Channel. The update introduces new “Open With” UI, new touch animations, tweaks on Settings. Build 22567 also brings changes to Windows Update to minimize carbon emissions. And there’s a new Smart App Control feature. As part of the Dev Channel development, Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 22567 with new features, visual improvements, fixes, and a handful of known issues....

Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 25179 on the Dev Channel. The update introduces an updated spelling feature and various other tweaks. Furthermore, you will find various fixes and improvements. Microsoft has announced the Windows 11 build 25179 for PCs enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This release doesn’t include many visual changes, but it brings various improvements and fixes. Build 25179 for Windows 11, according to the company , updates the spelling dictionary to use a language-neutral word list, and the company is also implementing syncing across devices....

Windows 11 build 25227 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces Start menu badging and new Widgets navigation. The flight also ships updates for various features, including accessibility settings syncing. Microsoft is making available the Windows 11 build 25227 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program with updates to existing features, various enhancements, and some issues. Build 25227 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , tries out the position of a new navigation pane for the Widgets board, adds badging alerts for the user profile menu in the Start menu, and introduces policies changes to improve the predictability of restarts for Windows Update....

Windows 11 build 25931 arrives for testers in the Canary Channel. This flight introduces some changes for File Explorer, Dynamic Lighting, and Spotlight. Microsoft also pushes DC locator algorithm changes to help some networking feature deprecations. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25931 for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program with some additional changes and improvements. Build 25931 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , introduces more information for the “Details” page in File Explorer, including image dimensions for pictures, number of pages for ....

UPDATED 1/20/2025: Microsoft is now rolling out improvements for Windows Search, Click To Do, File Explorer, Magnifier, and more with the release of Windows 11 build 26120.2992 (KB5050083) in the Dev Channel. In addition, the company is also making available Windows 11 build 22635.4800 (KB5050085) in the Beta Channel and is officially introducing top cards for the About settings page to show key technical specifications, such as processor, memory, storage, and graphics....

Microsoft is building a new energy-saving mode for Windows 11. The option will replace the Battery Saver mode from the Power settings. The Energy Saver mode will be available for both laptops and desktop computers. On Windows 11 , you will be able to turn on the “Energy Saver” feature on your laptop or desktop computer. Starting on build 26002 , Microsoft is introducing a new power-saving mode that replaces the existing “Battery Saver” mode that not only helps extend the battery life of a device but also works to reduce the energy usage on computers without a battery....

Microsoft is aggressively putting more ads across the Windows 11 desktop, and this behavior of trying to monetize the operating system threatens the user experience. If we look back to the pre-pandemic era, Windows wasn’t even a priority for Microsoft anymore, as the company was thriving with its cloud services (Azure primarily), such as Azure and Microsoft 365 (also known as Office 365). I want to be clear that the company didn’t actually say that it wasn’t a priority anymore....